For the experienced or adventurous, I presume this story may seem a bit trite or modest compared to some of the hardcore fantasies I've encountered on this site. I enjoy those stories as well, but this particular tale is 100% true; as outlandish (and yes, perverse) as some of the details may be. This will be my first attempt at chronicling my escapades, but with some encouragement, it may not be my last.
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I live in a quiet neighborhood in a quiet suburb of a quiet city. Some may even say it's boring. But I am very much taken with my community and live a perfectly pleasant, content life. It is behind the closed doors of those understated houses, however, where all kinds of experiences can transcend the tranquil appearances.
And so it is with this story as well.
I am single, but by choice. I've never considered settling down with any particular female, and although I've seen several relationships through to their respective bitter ends, I've always appreciated variety too much to be tied down with one woman. The diversity of the female form is one of the great joys in life. I've been fortunate enough to enjoy any number of shapes, sizes and colors. The spice of life indeed.
I had known Beth Clark for several years. As the wife of my childhood buddy Jeff, she'd become a good friend as well. They lived two streets over and I was a frequent guest. But when Jeff succumbed to the trappings of a quarterlife crisis and left her for another woman to raise two twin girls on her own, I stepped in to help her out any way I could. My intentions were pure and innocent. I felt guilty for befriending such a son of a bitch that would leave his wife and children, so I offered a hand if she ever needed it. I figured a single working mom could use all the help she could get.
It never occurred to me to lust after Beth. She was attractive, for sure, but a wife or girlfriend of a buddy is strictly off limits. The guy code and all that. I still noticed her though. Physically, having children complimented her. Naturally thin, her two pregnancies had filled out her figure and enhanced her hourglass shape. I had indeed appreciated this, but with a detached admiration. I find full-figured women to be exceptionally beautiful when they carry themselves with confidence. Beth did so with aplomb. She was sultry and sweet, with piercing blue eyes and full lips. Whenever I was around her, I had to make a concerted effort to keep my eyes from drifting from her easy smile down to her full bosom. With ample hips and a trim waistline, more than once I scolded myself for enjoying her walk away. She was the wife of a friend, after all.
Controlling my keen attraction for Beth didn't wasn't necessarily difficult after her husband left her. I kept stray thoughts in check out of respect. I admired her for being such a strong woman, going back to work, maintaining a household and keeping it together. Nothing - nothing - is sexier than a strong, purposeful woman. Beth had those qualities in spades.
As independent as she had become, however, raising a family on your own is hard. I had an easygoing lifestyle with little responsibility save for my job as a journalist, so I pitched in when I could. I made sure to intrude only minimally. I still got the feeling Beth was distrustful of men in general (and understandably so). One of my few humble talents is taking care of landscaping. Mowing, trimming, planting, mulching. These are things that needed to be done that Beth didn't have the time or energy to see to. I was more than happy to oblige.
We had a standing date. Every Wednesday evening, Beth would take the twins to a movie, or out to dinner, or to the park for a few hours. I would come over and take care of the lawn while they enjoyed family time. It was a small thing to do, but it gave me satisfaction to facilitate some quality face-time together for them. Between work and day care and soccer practice and school, Beth had precious little time to spend with her daughters.
That Wednesday began like any other. I put on my work boots and torn jeans, loaded up my pick-up with the mower and grass trimmer, and headed to Beth's. She met me at the door with a warm smile and invited me in.
"Hey Brett", she greeted, brushing strands of her dark brown shoulder-length hair off of her flushed hurried cheek. "We're running a little behind tonight. Come on in, I just put on some coffee for you."
I hadn't stepped through the door when her two 5-year old girls, Shelby and Grace, latched on to my pant leg and hung on for dear life. "Uncle Brett!!!", they gleefully shouted.
I tousled their hair and picked them up by their waists. "Hey girls," I grinned, kissing them on the cheek. "Keeping out of trouble?"
"No," said Shelby precociously. "Gracie hit me yesterday and left a boo-boo. See?" She lifted her sleeve to show me the battle wound. I had to strain to make out any kind of bruise at all.
"Well I'm sure it was an accident," I feigned disapproval, looking at her sister. "Right, Grace?" She nodded quickly and affirmatively.
Beth laughed and chimed in, "Okay girls, say goodbye to Uncle Brett and get your things." She turned to me and sighed, rolling her eyes. "We're going to see a movie at the park tonight. Finding Nemo. For the fifth time."
I chuckled and wondered how long it had been since Beth had seen a real movie with a grown-up. If she was dating, I didn't know it and it was none of my business anyway. The girls scampered out the door with their Disney backpacks full of toys and sugary snacks. Beth bent down to pick up her purse from the entryway floor. As she did so, I couldn't help but sneak a peek at her off-white cotton panties just peeking out of her khaki shorts as her white tee shirt rode up ever so slightly on her back. My eyes lingered for a moment before I averted them respectfully. No sense getting caught ogling.
She straightened up and adjusted her shorts before leaning in and kissing my cheek. A moment of genuine sincerity washed over her face. "Thanks again, Brett. You know I don't know what I'd do without you."
"You know that you don't have to thank me, Beth. It's nothing...really."
She nodded and left without another word. We go through the same ritual every week. The same words. The same sweet peck on my cheek. She knows that I know she's grateful. But she says it out of appreciation.
I watched her leave, wanting her to turn her head and smile at me one more time. I get to see her pretty face only once a week. And although my thoughts were honestly pure, I always love to see her and never got tired of admiring her beauty. Right before she reached the end of the walkway, she turned and smiled. Ah...that's what I was waiting for.
Beth knew I was a coffee addict and always brewed me a fresh pot before I came over - even on a hot summer day. After they'd pulled out of the driveway and I waved goodbye, I made my way through the entry to the kitchen, found a Styrofoam cup and poured myself some. I paused to sip as I looked around.
Before her husband left Beth, the double-income family did quite well for themselves. Jeff was an attorney and Beth a nurse, so they had money to spare. Their home, however, was quite modest. The small ranch style was tastefully decorated and inviting. So when Jeff ran off, Beth was able to maintain the payments without much difficulty. She kept it meticulously tidy.
The door to the garage was down the hallway that was connected to the kitchen. The girls' room and a small bathroom were on the left and the master suite was off to the right. I started down the dimly lit hall and glanced into Beth's bedroom as I walked past. Something on the floor caught my eye. Beth kept her home painstakingly free of clutter. When I'd visited in the past, everything was in its place. The girls' toys were picked up, the carpet swept clean, and the dishes were always put away. I'd never seen a stray piece of laundry on the floor. So when I saw a bright pink pile of fabric conspicuously strewn on Beth's bedroom floor, I did a confused double-take.
I don't snoop. Again, Beth's business is hers alone and not mine. I am merely a friend and her volunteer lawn boy. And I'm not the type to rifle through drawers or medicine cabinets looking for titillating pieces of evidence to store away in my mind in order to satisfy some nosy curiosity.